Teresa Marie Calvert

Teresa Marie Kurtz Calvert, age 61, passed away on May 16, 2018 in her home in Wausau, Wisconsin. Teresa was born in on February 1, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois to parents George Carl and Esther "Betty" Kurtz. Teresa graduated from Harmony High School, in Bonaparte, Iowa in 1975. She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree from Indian Hills Community College in 1982. She was a Certified Coding Specialist and spent her career working in hospital settings both as a Director of Medical Records and later as a Consultant who traveled the country helping hospitals from New York City to San Diego, California. Teresa is survived by her daughter Heather Meggers-Wright (Sean Wright) of Wausau, Wisconsin, son Joshua Meggers of Columbia, Missouri, granddaughter Jazmyn Meggers of Kansas City, Missouri, great-grandson Jace Meggers of Kansas City Missouri, brother Thomas Kurtz (Deborah) of Lawrence, Kansas, sisters Linda Burgess of Quincy, Illinois, Alice Edwards (Calvin) of Pleasantville, Illinois, and Sherry Meek (Michael) of Bonaparte, Iowa. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and their families. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, George Carl Kurtz and E...[more]

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er Elizabeth Buskirk Kurtz. Teresa had a sparkling laugh and a smile for everyone. She loved to make other people feel good. She loved to listen to music, from old-country standards that reminded her of her father to classic rock and newer music that got her moving. She loved to dance in her chair, and the car, and on the floor with her family, friends, and kids. She enjoyed reading horror and suspense novels, firing and painting ceramics, camping and canoeing, and thrift shopping. Teresa spent the last few years of her life with her daughter, son-in-law, and her sister Linda in Wausau, Wisconsin. Although definitely not a fan of the snow and the cold, she loved to spend quality time with her family and grand-dogs, Maddy and Lincoln, and play online Poker (the kind with fake money) with her brother Tom. She passed away peacefully from end-stage COPD at home in her bed, with her family by her side-just the way she wanted it. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at the Lorenzo Bull House (Women's City Club) at 1550 Maine Street, Quincy, on Saturday September 29th at 10:00 am with Reverend Steve Disseler officiating. Gathering time for family and friends will begin at 9:00 am. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.